Business
Talent Placement
Talent Placement
Career development support for management and operation specialists across CxO, finance, consulting and beyond
Field-Informed Career Support
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Because we deeply understand the practical realities of finance, consulting, and funds, as well as leadership environments, we provide high-quality support grounded in real-world insights rather than surface-level information or general theory. In selection preparation, our strength lies in career guidance that anticipates post-transition performance, covering both technical skills and mindset, rather than relying on scripted answers.
Delivery of Practical Value
At Fullerene, we go beyond standard interview preparation, such as drafting motivation narratives. We develop proprietary, real-world content including financial modeling, case studies, and issue framing.
This content is designed specifically for finance and consulting professionals. Even if a candidate ultimately does not change roles, we continue to develop content that strengthens future career trajectories and enhances day-to-day performance.
Robust Domestic and International Networks
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Fullerene has built a strong network connecting domestic and international companies with candidates in CxO, finance, and consulting roles. Our network covers funds such as private equity, venture capital, and engagement funds; financial institutions including investment banks and securities firms; consulting firms in strategy, FAS, and general consulting; operating companies including companies in fund portfolios; startups; and general trading companies.
Comprehensive Market Access
Fullerene continuously maintains up-to-date market intelligence connected to real-world operations. In addition to the latest job openings, we provide context behind roles, including shifts in the external environment, company initiatives, and mid-to-long-term strategies. We also support candidates evaluating opportunities across multiple fields, accompanying them throughout the process, from balancing options to making informed decisions.
Proprietary System for Optimal Matching
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Candidate proposals do not rely on the instincts of a single agent in charge. They are thoroughly reviewed through the perspectives of multiple agents and practitioner experts. By leveraging technology, we improve precision in structuring requirements and evaluating options, enabling proposals that do not depend on subjective judgment or individual experience. We pursue accurate matching by combining expertise with technology.
Advanced AI-Driven Proposals and Matching
In the CxO, finance, and consulting domains, knowledge has traditionally been accumulated as agent-specific, person-dependent know-how.
At Fullerene, we consolidate information into comprehensive databases and apply AI to drive precise, gap-free matching and process design. This ensures proposals are both accurate and complete.
The collaboration between agents and consultants
enables us to deliver the most effective support.
- Agents
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Agents stay close to each candidate, developing a deep understanding of their career goals and strengths while guiding them through every stage of the job transition process. As talent professionals, they serve as trusted advisors, providing guidance on career concerns and offering candid feedback. At the same time, they bring strong expertise in corporate hiring needs. Through continuous support, agents empower candidates to take on new challenges with confidence.
- Consultants
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Consultants closely monitor evolving industry trends and work with candidates to identify the best paths toward their career goals. With hands-on experience in the industries candidates aspire to join, they provide practical insights and targeted preparation for the selection process. Working in partnership with agents, consultants also support candidates at critical decision points, enabling informed and confident choices.
Member
Agent
Yukihiko Ohta is a Director of Fullerene.
Prior to joining Fullerene, Mr. Ohta worked at executive search firms, where he focused on career advisory for professionals across private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and strategy consulting.
Prior to that, Mr. Ohta worked at Prudential of Japan, where he served as a Sales Manager responsible for organizational management and talent development, and received a global award within the international insurance division. Prior to that, he worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, where he was engaged in corporate banking and later served as a client-facing dealer covering FX, interest rates, and derivatives in the markets division.
